Caribbean Stewed Chicken
Ingredients
3 lb. chicken pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh lime, or lemon juice
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 C. water
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Cooking Instructions
Remove skin and all visible fat from chicken pieces. Place chicken, onion, tomato, lime juice, parsley, thyme, rosemary, ginger and cinnamon in a glass bowl. Cover and let stand in refrigerator 2 hour to marinate. Transfer to a Dutch oven or stewing pot. Add water, salt (optional), and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours, or until tender (start checking after 1 hour). Melt margarine in a small saucepan. Stir in flour and nutmeg until blended. Remove and strain 1-1/2 cup liquid from stew, and add to flour mixture. Stir cook about 2 minutes until thickened. Place chicken pieces on a warm platter. Serve with sauce. Strain remaining liquid from stew for later use.
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